Dairy MAX

06/02/2026

🥛 JUNE IS HERE & IT'S NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH! 🎉

Time to celebrate the most nutritious & most needed item in the fridge! Dairy is the #1 most requested item at food charities nationwide, and families and students are counting on it every single day. Calcium. Protein. Vitamin D. Dairy doesn't just taste good; it fuels the body, sharpens the mind, and keeps families strong.

This June, we're not just celebrating dairy. We're getting it to the people who need it most — and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

Every gift fills a fridge. Every fridge feeds a family. 🥛

Donate to your local food charity RIGHT NOW 👉 map.tacklehunger.org

06/02/2026

Your milk made an appearance on Colorado TV last week!

We showed families just how far dairy goes: 25 cents a cup, 13 essential nutrients and meals under $1 per serving.

That's the value of what you produce every day.

Happy National Dairy Month!

It's a celebration of 9Cares Colorado Shares! Donating just $1 provides up to 3 meals for your neighbors in need. Watch the special and donate today!

06/01/2026

Stock the fridge. Support your community.

This National Dairy Month, help food pantries keep dairy in stock for those who need it.

Every donation helps keep dairy within reach for your local community.

Donate Dairy. Tackle Hunger.

Support your community and donate today at https://map.tacklehunger.org/

Locate & support your local food charity by donating to them directly using the Tackle Hunger Map!

05/26/2026

The future of dairy is in good hands.

Dairy MAX is proud to recognize Abby van Adrichem, Breck Averhoff and Logan Liere as the 2026 Dairy MAX Scholarship recipients. Each student has strong ties to the dairy industry and a passion for continuing their education in agriculture.

Meet this year’s recipients and learn more about the scholarship program

Dairy farmers know the future of agriculture depends on investing in the next generation.This year, Dairy MAX awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have strong ties to the dairy industry and plan to continue their education in agriculture. The 2026 scholarship recipi...

05/22/2026

What does it look like when the dairy community works together?

This video shows how farmers and organizations across the country stay aligned, make decisions together and keep moving dairy forward.

Watch to see how collaboration drives impact across the industry.

05/22/2026

A great start to the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium, bringing students together to learn more about the dairy industry both in and out of the classroom.

We’re grateful to support opportunities that help students learn, connect and grow in dairy!

05/13/2026

Whole and 2% milk are no longer limited to lunch!

A new USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) final rule, effective June 8, will allow whole and 2% milk to be served across additional child nutrition programs, creating more opportunities for students to access nutrient-rich dairy throughout the school day.

This is a major win for dairy. Expanding access across more parts of the school day helps reduce logistical challenges for schools and processors, making implementation easier and more realistic.

We’ll continue working with schools and processors across the Dairy MAX region to support adoption and expand access to milk options students know and love!

05/06/2026

Session 2 of our MILK Emerging Leaders Program built on an already strong foundation, giving this group an even deeper look into the partnerships and innovation driving dairy forward.

From exploring cutting-edge research and sustainability efforts at Colorado State University AgNext and the CSU Spur Campus, to seeing large-scale dairy processing at Kroger Mountain View Foods, participants experienced the full spectrum of how dairy moves from farm to consumer.

Participants gained valuable insights from industry leaders, including Will Loux, Brock Herzberg, and Dairy MAX staff. sparking meaningful conversations around social media, opportunity, and the evolving role of dairy in today’s marketplace.

With each session, MILK participants continue to grow their perspective, strengthen their networks, and sharpen their ability to advocate for dairy. The momentum is real and so is the impact they’re ready to make.

Class 1 of MILK will conclude with Session 3 September 28-30 in Lubbock, Texas.

04/29/2026

The work you do on the farm is what keeps dairy going strong.

This video shares how the dairy checkoff supports that work through research, education and promotion to help build demand.

Take a minute to watch and see how it all comes together.